Entries from May 2011

Our National Organizations Fight For Us, Patients

Please read about all the issues facing independent pharmacies and their patients in the upcoming year.

Where Snake Oil Got Its Reputation

This article was written by Casey Chan at Gizmodo. We refer to things as snake oil whenever it over promises, scams, has no proof in being able to do what its been marketed to do or when it’s just plain ridiculous. But did you know real snake oil works? Snake Oil...

Avandia Pulled From Market

Starting November 18th, Avandia, Avandaryl and Avandamet will no longer be available in pharmacies. It has been pulled off the shelf after recent data showed an increased risk in heart attacks among patients taking the drug. Avandia at one time was the world’s best...

Pharmacy in Hungary

Our very own Szilvia recently visited family in her native country of Hungary.  On her trip, she stopped by a Hungarian apothecary. In most of Hungary they are still referred to as apothecaries and are the old-fashioned health centers that one would envision.  Modern...

Woodstock International

I recently wrote a small article for a great, local, free newspaper:  Woodstock International.  Please enjoy the issue and our article!  

Lessons from the Women’s Expo

1. You can’t eat an ice cube to lose weight. 2. You can only get energy from food. Not a pill. 3. Donald Trump should have nothing to do with vitamins. More to come…